Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Be an Officer of the Central Government, State Government, Union Territories, Central autonomous or statutory organisations, Central Public Sector Undertakings, Central Government University or Recognised Central Research Institutions.
- Holding analogous posts on a regular basis in the parent cadre or Department; OR
- With eight years' regular service in level-2 of the pay matrix (Rs.19900-63200) or equivalent.
- Educational Qualification: Must have passed 12th standard from a recognised Board.
- Skill Test Norms:
- Dictation: 10 minutes at 80 words per minute.
- Transcription: 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi) on a computer.